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Topic: atmosphere

Atmospheric CO2 levels touched 420 ppm in 2023, highest in 8 lakh yrs, says WMO report

The World Meteorological Organization's report said long-term global warming is currently estimated to be between 1.34 and 1.41 degrees Celsius compared to the 1850-1900 baseline.

Space debris on the rise, ISRO performed record 25 collision-avoidance manoeuvres in 2023

ISRO report highlights 'growing congestion', with number of objects sent to space having increased by 24% in 2023 from previous year. India aims to have debris-free space missions by 2030.

Toxic SO2 less in Indian air today due to environment rules & control tech, finds IIT study

Although concentration of the gas has gone down in last 10 years, it is still very high across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and in central and eastern India.

Scientists surprised by their discovery of heaviest element Barium in atmosphere of 2 exoplanets

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

An atmospheric scientist makes new findings on ocean warming easy for you

A new finding suggests that global warming may be even more advanced than previously thought.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.